Cooling System - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

Maintenance and Adjustment

Cooling system

WARNING: High-pressure steam and
hot water. Remove the filler cap with
extreme care. DO NOT check or fill
while the engine is hot or running.
Antifreeze:
WARNING: It is very important that you
read the label on the container before
you add antifreeze to the cooling
system. The safety precautions are as
follows:
* Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
* Keep only in the original container.
* Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
* Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
* Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
* If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and
show the label or container.
Coolant
Check the radiator coolant level - Flexible
maintenance.
DO NOT use an antifreeze solution for more than
two years (or 2000 hours) of operation. The heat
generated by the diesel engine causes a natural
change in the inhibitors in the coolant which results
in loss of corrosion protection. The loss of the inhibitors
may cause water pump cavitation and cylinder block
erosion.
1. To check the coolant level first remove the radiator
cap slowly to allow pressure to escape. DO NOT add
cold coolant to a hot system.
2. The coolant level must be maintained at 25 mm
(1 in) below the filler neck. Top up with antifreeze
solution of the correct strength.
Drain the cooling system every 1000 hours or
two years whichever is the sooner.
1. To drain the cooling system remove the radiator
cap slowly to allow any pressure to escape.
2. Remove the drain plugs at the bottom of the radiator
and from the cylinder block (Fig. 96).
3. If the old coolant is very dirty, flush out the system
with clean water.
4. Replace the plugs and reconnect the hose if
removed. Refer to Specifications for cooling system
capacities.The pre-mixing of water and antifreeze is
preferred. Use clean water and a 50% antifreeze
solution.
5. Run the engine for approximately five minutes to
remove all air from the system.
NOTE: It is advisable to use Massey Ferguson
antifreeze, it contains inhibitors to protect your engine
70
Fig. 96
Frost precautions (cold climate)
Antifreeze solutions must be added to the cooling
system water. Use Massey Ferguson Universal
Antifreeze, available from your local Massey Ferguson
Dealer. The correct proportion of coolant mixture is
50% water and 50% antifreeze.
DO NOT use more than 50% antifreeze solution in
the cooling system unless the ambient air temperature
will be less than -36o C (-31o F). More than 50%
decreases heat transfer and will cause the engine
temperature to be more than normal.
It should be remembered that an antifreeze solution
not only prevents freezing, it also contains an anti-
corrosion additive that protects the cooling system.
The mixing of different makes of antifreeze can lead
to the loss of corrosion protection and is therefore
not recommended.
IMPORTANT: If an antifreeze solution is not used
during freezing weather, the coolant must be drained
after work to prevent damage from freezing. Use the
procedure under draining the cooling system.
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